Alpine SPS-690A or SPR-69LP

[MIRZ]

i have headunit JVC with 45X4 and recently replaced front speakers. but now feeling like rear are real shit.

its time to replace them, looking for new one and passed through these Alpines 3-WAY.

Alpine SPS-690A (http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=SPS-690A&p_category=80&p_subcategory=104&p_main=10)
Features:

Midrange
* 60mm Pulp Cone
* Strontium Ferrite Magnet

Tweeter
* 9mm Balanced Dome Tweeter
* Ceramic Magnet

Woofer
* Nomex® Spider
* Rubber Surround
* Spoke Design Grill System
* Strontium Ferrite Magnet
* Titanium Coated Cone

Specs:

General-Speakers
* Frequency Response : 30Hz - 30kHz
* Impedance (Nominal) : 4 ohms
* Magnet Weight : 375g
* Mounting Depth (in) : 2-3/4"
* Mounting Depth (mm) : 79.4mm
* Mounting Diameter (in) : 5-39/32" x 7-24/64"
* Mounting Diameter (mm) : 150mm x 200mm
* Sensitivity : 92 dB
* Tweeter Height (in) : 3/4"
* Tweeter Height (mm) : 19mm

Power Handling
* Power Handling Capacity (Peak) : 250W
* Power Handling Capacity (RMS) : 50W


another one is from Alpine as well, these one are more expensive but 2-WAY instead of 3-WAY.

SPR-69LP (http://iweb.alpine-usa.com/pls/admn/item_info?p_item_name=SPR-69LP&p_category=80&p_subcategory=90&p_main=10)

• 275W Peak Power
• 55W RMS
• Frequency Response: 30Hz – 30kHz
• Multi-Layered Hybrid Fiber Cone
• Linear Drive Magnet Motor Structure
• Lightweight Rubber Surround
• High-Strength Steel Frame
• 1" Soft Dome Tweeter with Tuned Back-Chamber in Point Source
Configuration

Features:

General-Speakers
* In-Line12dB HP Crossover with Tweeter Protection
* Speaker Grills Included

Tweeter
* Neodymium Magnet

Specs:

General-Speakers
* Frequency Response : 30Hz - 30kHz
* Impedance (Nominal) : 4 ohm
* Mounting Depth (in) : 3-1/4"
* Mounting Depth (mm) : 82.55mm
* Mounting Diameter (in) : 5-3/4" x 8-5/8"
* Mounting Diameter (mm) : 146.1mm x 219.1mm
* Sensitivity : 89 dB/W/m

Power Handling
* Power Handling Capacity (Peak) : 275W
* Power Handling Capacity (RMS) : 55W

which one you guys will suggest.

i want nice sound with smooth bass, no doof doof :D

[J-MuN]

Not too well verse with Alpine products but my advice would be go into a shop who deals with Alpine,

check out the speakers. What to look out for:

-The weight of the speaker (magnet)

-Feel the outer cone of the speaker to see the material (stronger the better)

-Just observe the tweeter and the quality of the build of the speaker.

IMO, a 2 way speaker will always sound better than a 3 way (my opinion though)

[MIRZ]

thanks J-MuN for your advise. dont know where can i listen to them. ATM i m checking them only on eBay.

American sellers are selling them almost on half price as compare to Australian, which is very tempting :D

[IRI]

If you lived eastside you could check them out at Central Car Audio in Moorabbin....

Definantly go 2-way cos you'll get more depth. I used to have the SPR-69LB in one of me previous cars, they're OK but there is better for cheaper. Also why 6x9's? No plans of a sub?

[MIRZ]

thanks IRI for your response. will try them on Central Car Audio.

have to carry a big pram in my car boot, so no space to put sub there, lol.

reason why i m going to upgrade is that my current OEM rear speakers are ok, if i listen to them in standing car with closed windows. but when on freeway and try to turn to volume little up (with closed windows) those OEM rear give all kind of squeeqy sounds and sound like they cant handle sound any more.

here i m not talking about very high volume, actualy less than half of total volume.

dont wanna spend too much $$$ too, thats why i was looking for nice branded rear speakers which can produce descent sound on drive.

[IRI]

Reason I ask cos if you were gonna get a sub I wouldnt get 6x9's but splits in the back as well.

I definantly go for 2-ways.... but your head may not have enough oomph to power the the alpine type r's 45Wx4 equals around ~13WRMS. Might be better to go for spaekers with higher effeciency and less RMS power.


Edit: this is probably too much information..... just buy the Type R's:D

[kOncept]

I'd say buy the typeRs considering you have no sub the spr range of speakers from alpine will provide much better bass than the sps but becareful with them as IRI said your head unit may not be powerful enough to run them and at high volume will cause distortion and could lead to "!!BOOM!!" a blown typeR 6x9

since you can't get a sub due to the kids factor then buy an amp for all four speakers.

[MIRZ]

as my front pioneer are 2-way as well. how would be vocals (mid range) without using a 3-way on rear.

only reason why i m considering 3-way, as i read that it improves VOCALS.

heared Alpine Type R are very nice and better for BASS as compare to their TYPE S.

[kOncept]

Type R is the class above the Type S so yes it would be nicer

[Fhrx]

Do they have to be Alpine? The reason I ask is that while Alpine speakers are very well designed and constructed, I (and a serious % of audiophiles) find Alpine speakers to sound a little weak and artificial. Now bare in mind this has nothing to do with actual sound quality; this is all about having your speakers sounding as close to the real instrument / voice as possible. Alpine speakers just don't seem to possess the natural sounding hard hitting attack that many people desire from their system.

I would instead suggest (and it is only my humble suggestion) something like Focal, Hertz, Boston, PG, Morel, Diamond, Crossfire etc

[Fhrx]

What is your budget BTW? I can suggest some part numbers if you wish?

[MIRZ]

i m getting Alpine

SPS-690A for $110 delivered
or
SPR-69LP for $160 delivered

from eBay (an american power seller).

my budget is not more than $200 atm for rear speakers. actualy trying my best to get best possible for cheaper price , lol (nothing wrong with that thinking ><)

pls advise if you have anyother brand or part number in your mind.

[J-MuN]

Reason I ask cos if you were gonna get a sub I wouldnt get 6x9's but splits in the back as well.

I definantly go for 2-ways.... but your head may not have enough oomph to power the the alpine type r's 45Wx4 equals around ~13WRMS. Might be better to go for spaekers with higher effeciency and less RMS power.


Edit: this is probably too much information..... just buy the Type R's:D
fark. mr matty, never knew u knew car audio that much :D

nice one :thumbsup:

yeah dude, as IRI said, prob go to moorabbin to listen to them but definitely go 2 ways...

and ebay, i dunno, dont trust them, cheap no doubt but if u dont get the products then :thumbdwn:

[MIRZ]

i rang their branch in moorabin, but they dont have them in moorabin :( only in boronia.

[quangsta]

i guess it depends on what u like and wat u want.....coz if ur gonna get subbies say 15inches...u prolli wonna get quality smaller speakers for the mid and higher freq...or if u want bass without spending money on a sub get like 7x10's or i guess the alpine 2 ways....honestly dont know which alpine is better coz never came across them but i was gonna run a sub until i find my 7x10 kenwoods and they have sufficient bass for me atm so yerr...just some food for thought i guess...

gL..btw no idea whether it is open to public or not but theres a alpine 'office/warehouse' thing in keysborough nr cnr of springvale road and cheltenham

[kOncept]

i rang their branch in moorabin, but they dont have them in moorabin :( only in boronia.

hey mate if you find out the shipping cost of a set of speakers from brisbane to melbourne i'll go have a chat to my buddies and see how much i can get them for... can't believe alpine is so rare elsewhere... it's very common in brisbane...

[MIRZ]

thanks a lot for your offer but i just bought from eBay from America, cost me $160 delivered.

you are very right. Alpine is rare in Melbourne, dont know why.

Clarion speakers look shit (or may be the range what Autobarn is carrying looks so crap).

[kOncept]

oh ok i thought you were have problems getting them from eBay but yeah if you can get them from there then go for it :thumbsup:

[IRI]

Alpine is rare in Melbourne, dont know why.



It is:confused: I can think of 3 shops with 15-20mins of each other....

[MIRZ]

just received my new Alpines from America, took 4 days to deliver through regular delivery. no custom, duty or GST charged.

[MIRZ]

highly disappointed with Honda today. On rear they have space for 6X9 speakers, but what they did put only 6 inch round real shit quality speakers.

this is unreal mate.

metal base plate for rear speakers can accomodate 6x9 but it has only round 6 inch speaker hole.

can someone gimme idea from where i can adjust (cut) this plate to put my new 6x9 speakers, thanks.

[chameleon]

I dont know how to mod the plate, but i hear 6 inch speakers give better sound, maybe you should go for the SPR-17LP. cheaper too.
I'll but you 6x9 :)

[kOncept]

i'm assuming your car is an accord from your avatar... have you looked at getting a pod so you can fit the 6x9? It's illegal to cut the metal plate parcel shelf?

[MIRZ]

what i did basicaly i used a hardboard from Bunnings and cut that exactly in size and shape of metal plate, then i cut 6x9 hole in middle of that hardboard.

now my new speakers are fitted in that hard board on same location on rear. removed whole metal plates with old speakers. will keep them till decide to sell my car.

those old speakers are just crap. not worth anything except says MADE IN USA, lol

[kOncept]

MADE IN USA

still not worth anything :p :p :p